What About Continuing Education Requirements? Yes there is, but this is only for certified pharmacy technicians that wish to maintain their level of certification.

When Is Renewal Required? Biennially, or every odd numbered year.

What If I Move or I change Jobs? Get in touch with the board within 10 days by filling out a form that you can find at the board website, and then submitting it to them.

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After your registration has been approved by the state board, it will be posted on their website.

The general ratio is two technicians to every licensed pharmacist, but it can be stretched to three per licensed pharmacist if one of the technicians has completed a board approved training program or been certified by a board approved certification program.

Pharmacy technicians are not allowed to handle any thing that requires professional judgment, which can include counseling patients, taking initial telephone prescription orders, or providing any information related to the drugs.

They also have to wear a name tag that states they are a pharmacy technician at all times in the pharmacy.